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JulieSwanSculpture — 'Compassion'
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My latest at green-ware stage.Inspired by the man who shows true compassion.....
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That has got to be the most interesting version of the White Tara I've ever seen. Rather beautiful. Are you planning on having it glazed at some point? If so, what color(s)?
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interesting style, not quite like anything i've seen before.
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Thank you 'acrashingwave' for the comment and welcome to DA.
I suppose I could be described as a traditional figurative artist who is working with earth and who is always trying to lighten form and explore energy.
I enjoyed reading your 'wondering' entry. You have expressed some very beautiful concepts. Music versus 2D -3D art forms....there is perhaps a connection between the two fields. I like to think that when any artist, no matter what field is being explored, is in the act of creating... the act or the experience is the same.
What's left behind however, can certainly be different. One static and as you say perhaps a window and the other, vibrations.
Both so complimentary don't you think.
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I agree completely, and I don't think you have to 'try' too much to transmit that energy. Although working within technical boundaries, some things come intuitively, or not at all, and you definitely seem to have it.
As far as music versus visual art; maybe at some point there is a tangible intersect where the art being a window or the vibrations of music are interchangible. Holography, 4-dimensional sculpture, grand architecture...something else. I'm just curious to know what the limits are. ...A photo or painting of a landscape is typically just a flat 2-dimensional representaion of nature. It can never amount to what it is to be IN the landscape, (besides the feeling of the air, and smells, and sounds, and everything else going on in the background.) to have not simply a 360 degree panorama, but an x, a y, and z. A sculpture is typically beside us, in front of us, above or below, or a combination of a couple of these. Music fills the air and immerses us. I'm not sure that each has to have its own jurisdiction. Thank you for the food for thought.
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I've always had an affinity for that gesture in icon art, and the depth of detail you've achieved is inspiring. I wonder how you built up all those gravity defying details, what do you use as your support base? I've recently started making small sculptures in clay, but I reckon on the scale you're working on it isn't all clay on the inside?
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To achieve size I work up the body and limbs as coil built shapes. As you would know it's important to keep the walls of a clay work uniform in thickness. As far as the details are concerned, it's taken me some time to learn the shrinkage rates of the clay I use. I then factor that in as I build up the detail. Fine forms will pull away from large shapes unless you allow for this contraction and shrinkage. I don't use an armature....I build up the base shape over a few days so that each step can firm up a little. This method of working is not as spontaneous as I would like....but it's OK if you don't mind being patient. Good luck with your ideas.
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I have communed with her each morning for nearly a week, trying to absorb a modicum tad of her compassion.
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Now that's a great comment KwasiRa.....I do hope this absorption does not spoil your wit and satirical observations. Perhaps just a little would be OK.
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What, I can't handle compassion? You may be right. I'll start with empathy.
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Empathy sounds good....the doors of your experience will still stand open to receiving a whole gamut of ideas and details....perfect for your creations.
On a serious note however, some say that the problems with the world is that we are less able to empathise with others now than in the past. I believe that many young people have had so much 'doom and gloom' for so long that they have switched off. A person like pathworking or a man who puts a ladder against a very tall tree so that a silly cat can get down, is in my opinion a very worthy human-being.
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I'd call him a durn fool but I defer to your judgement.
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This is beautiful like the man who inspired you to create this piece....
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Yes riya0326, but compassion always has a cost and a responsibility.....and there lies the challenge.
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Thank you asm2029...it felt right to make it at the time.
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I truly appreciate you taking the time to make this. It's astounding to look at. And even more so, I appreciate you taking the time to share it on this site.
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Another masterpiece and a perfect counterbalance for a restless soul. Thank you.
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Ah Patchco......an insightful observation. To be able to disappear into an artwork while creating it, is a wonderful thing indeed. I always feel so much better after some work....are you the same?
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I am. In fact, it's my main motivation to sculpt. If only I could control my obsession for perfection, I would enjoy it so much more.
Oh, well, we all have our demons
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That's an interesting dilemma Patchco. You might like to try to work in terms of allowing the true qualities of the material to 'shine through'. You are then a facilitator rather than a controller...and ego takes a back step. You as an artist can then become a conduit for larger inspiration. eg. You are the bow and the work the arrow. I understand your concern and most of my career has been spent in trying to let go of that particular demon. Consider Rodin for example...His work is loved because of his sensitivity to the material. He knew when to stop.
Working with plastic or digital imaging etc could require a need for 'perfection' however because, in my mind, they seem to require it.
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Food for thought. I'll sleep on it.
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Thank you for your generous comment.
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Very beautiful!
Does she have any relation with Buddhism?
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Yes zv3zda. The Tara icon is a very important aspect of the Buddhist tradition. She would be as important as Mary in Christianity.
I use her imagery as a broad symbol of universal female compassion.
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Ah.. Thanks for informations! That's nice to read!
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Beautiful
female, flowing flowers
love to see your new stuff.
very peaceful,positive vibe
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Thank you oni-sendai. I suppose that the act of creating a Tara is a pure indulgence....just uncomplicated pleasure. I'm really glad you appreciate the energy.
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Thank you to you too pathworking. Your images have given me a lot to consider.
A jewel has many reflected surfaces and I see that as many aspects of life that need to be considered and bought into some sort of harmony. I'll try to live up to this name.
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Thank you ChibiHaruChans.....she has been an interlude for me while waiting for things to settle.
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Absolutely stunning, masterfully executed. I feel myself relaxing just looking at this piece. Congratulations on such beautiful work!
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Thank you so much Eyth. Your comments mean a lot to me. You may like to have a look at images. He lives in a small Aboriginal community in the centre of Australia. The evironment there is unbelievably challenging and yet he can identify and capture such beauty.
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